71.   Bond prices rose sharply on Wednesday after a government report on consumer prices for May showed no acceleration in inflation.

72.   Bond yields fell for the third consecutive day Tuesday after government reports showed a rise in productivity and a drop in labor costs, easing investor concern about inflation.

73.   Bonds dipped when a government report showed a bigger-than-expected drop in jobless claims last week, a sign the labor market is still robust.

74.   Bonds gained as a government report on wholesale prices and comments from Federal Reserve officials eased concern that inflation and interest rates are poised to rise.

75.   Bonds showed little reaction to a government report confirming expectations that the economy slowed during the second quarter.

76.   Bonds soared Friday after government reports showed that retail sales and consumer prices rose little last month, a sign that the pace of economic growth may be slowing.

77.   Bonds were little affected by government reports confirming the economy is sputtering and inflation is subdued, traders said.

78.   -- Astrid Adolfson after a government report on producer prices eased concern that inflation will accelerate as the economy strengthens this year.

79.   A German government report Friday showing a stronger-than-expected increase in import prices stoked speculation the Bundesbank will raise interest rates to keep inflation in check.

80.   A government report cast further uncertainty on the health of the economy, weighing on stocks, Ito said.